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and who speaks in praise of the Tatagato will say, the 

 Samano Gotamo abstains from sexual intercourse; he is 

 chaste, and is free from sensuality, and the vulgar enjoy- 

 ment of the sex. 



Or, Priests, the man who is still subject to his passions, 

 and who speaks in praise of the Tatagato will say, the 

 Samano Gotamo, abstains from falsehood ; he speaks the 

 truth unmixed with error, his declarations cannot be sha- 

 ken, they are worthy of belief, and produce no injury to 

 society. 



Or, Priests, the man who is still subject to his passions, 

 and who speaks in praise of the Tatagato will say, the 

 Samano Gotamo, abstains from defamation ; he does not, 

 for purposes of discord, relate in this place what he has had 

 heard in another place ; neither does he relate to others 

 what he hears in this place, so as to foment dissension ; he 

 is a reconciler of differences ; a confirmer of friendships ; he 

 lives peaceably, loves peace, rejoices in peace, and speaks 

 words productive of peace. 



Or, Priests, the man who is still subject to his passions, 

 and who speaks in praise of the Tatagato will say, the 

 Samano Gotamo abstains from harsh language; his conver- 

 sation is free from asperity, is mellifluous, wins the affections 

 of his auditors, and conciliates the multitude. 



Or, Priests, the man who is still subject to his passions 

 and who speaks in praise of the Tatagato will say, the Sa- 

 mano Gotamo, abstains from frivolous conversation : his 

 observations are well-timed, his words are true, replete 

 with instruction ; he expounds sound doctrine and disci- 

 pline ; his words are worthy of being treasured up, are 

 suited to the occasion, are appropriately illustrated, are free 

 from obscurity, and tend to promote happiness. 



The Samano Gotamo abstains from injuring trees or 

 shrubs. 



The Samano Gotamo eats only once daily, {a) 

 The Samano Gotamo abstains from eating in the evening 

 and at improper times. 



The Samano Gotamo abstains from exhibitions of dan- 

 cing, singing and instrumental music. 



(«) 6as53D«5^3s^D ekabattiko, this literally means, taking one 

 meal ; but the Comment says, if a person eat 10 times before 

 mid-day he is still 



